The end of summer and beginning of fall are prime time for fruit and vegetable picking. Other than being tasty and nutritiously healthy, there are physical benefits to harvesting fruit and vegetables too.

It’s an exciting time for kids and teens heading back to school! But it can also cause stress and anxiety about what to expect from a new school year. Find information here on how to support your child.

Why is resilience important? How can parents help teenagers through hard times? Learn how, through conversations, you can help build your teenager’s skills to overcome negative experiences they may face in life or see in the media.

There’s no doubt that the topic of weight is a sensitive one, especially when it comes to children and teens. But families need to be well informed about what healthy growth and development looks like and where to go for support.Everybody develops differently at different ages. As a parent, keep these points in mind as your child grows.

We all play a role in supporting breastfeeding – family, friends and even society as a whole. Here’s a look at five settings and groups where you can have an impact. Where do you fit in? What can you do to help?

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